Patient Safety Technician- Per-Diem, Varied Shifts, Nursing Resource, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center
Newton, New Jersey
The Patient Safety Technician is responsible for providing continuous observation and appropriate documentation of assigned patients who are identified as being at increased risk for injury, self-harm, or elopement.
- Eligibility
- 107000060002 - Nursing Resource
- Shift and hours
- Varied shifts Per-Diem, Varied Shifts
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Hospital patients who are identified as being at increased risk for injury, self-harm, or elopementpatients at increased risk for injury, self-harm, or elopement
- Term
- Per Diem Per-Diem, Varied Shifts
Do you qualify?
- Also asks
- high school diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent
- Also asks
- ability to provide continuous observation for extended periods Ability to provide continuous observation for extended periods of time
- Also asks
- strong attention to detail and ability to stay alert and focused Strong attention to detail and ability to remain alert and focused
- Also asks
- effective verbal and written communication Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Also asks
- ability to follow safety protocols, policies, and documentation standards Ability to follow safety protocols, policies, and documentation standards
- Also asks
- physical ability to assist with mobility and ADLs, including standing, walking, and repositioning Physical ability to assist patients with mobility and ADLs, including standing, walking, and repositioning
Preferred
- Experience
- prior experience in a healthcare, hospital, behavioral health, or long-term care setting Prior experience in a healthcare, hospital, behavioral health, or long-term care setting
- Experience
- experience as a Patient Safety Technician, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or similar role Experience as a Patient Safety Technician, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or similar role
- Experience
- experience working with patients at risk for falls, self-harm, or elopement Experience working with patients at risk for falls, self-harm, or elopement
- Also asks
- strong teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered care skills Strong teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered care skills
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- continuous one-on-one observation in Sitter and Spotter assignments Provide continuous, one-on-one observation for assigned patients in Sitter and Spotter assignments
- Day to day
- protect patients from self-harm, injury, or elopement through constant awareness and presence Protect patients from self-harm, injury, or elopement by maintaining constant awareness and presence
- Day to day
- continuous rounds and visual contact as required Conduct continuous rounds and maintain visual contact with the patient as required
- Day to day
- assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility
- Day to day
- bathroom use, commode support, and incontinence care Assist with bathroom use, commode support, and incontinence care while preserving dignity and safety
- Day to day
- monitor and accurately document intake and output Monitor and accurately document intake and output
- Day to day
- preventive skin care, oral/mouth care, and feeding assistance Perform preventive skin care, oral/mouth care, and assist with feeding as needed
- Day to day
- change bed linens and keep a clean, safe patient environment Change bed linens and maintain a clean, safe patient environment
- Day to day
- promptly report changes in patient behavior, condition, or safety to nursing staff Observe and promptly report changes in patient behavior, condition, or safety concerns to nursing staff
- Day to day
- accurately document patient activity per policy and regulatory requirements Accurately document patient activity per policy and regulatory requirements
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- No call
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Atlantic Health System’s careers page.
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The Patient Safety Technician is responsible for providing continuous observation and appropriate documentation of assigned patients who are identified as being at increased risk for injury, self-harm, or elopement. This role supports patient safety through vigilant monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), and timely communication with the clinical care team.
Principal Accountabilities
Provide continuous, one-on-one observation for assigned patients in Sitter and Spotter assignments Protect patients from self-harm, injury, or elopement by maintaining constant awareness and presence Conduct continuous rounds and maintain visual contact with the patient as required Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility Assist with bathroom use, commode support, and incontinence care while preserving dignity and safety Monitor and accurately document intake and output Perform preventive skin care, oral/mouth care, and assist with feeding as needed Change bed linens and maintain a clean, safe patient environment Observe and promptly report changes in patient behavior, condition, or safety concerns to nursing staff Accurately document patient activity per policy and regulatory requirements Perform other related duties as assigned to support patient care and safety High school diploma or equivalent Ability to provide continuous observation for extended periods of time Strong attention to detail and ability to remain alert and focused Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to follow safety protocols, policies, and documentation standards Physical ability to assist patients with mobility and ADLs, including standing, walking, and repositioning
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a healthcare, hospital, behavioral health, or long-term care setting Experience as a Patient Safety Technician, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or similar role Experience working with patients at risk for falls, self-harm, or elopement Strong teamwork, compassion, and patient-centered care skills
What's around it?
Newton, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,442/mo
- Household income
- $76,221/yr, all local households, not nurse pay